Tender

Stroud Canal Missing Mile - Ground Investigation

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Nov 2021 at 22:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire County Council is issuing a tender titled "Stroud Canal Missing Mile - Ground Investigation" as part of its procurement process in the construction industry, specifically focusing on ground investigation work. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th December 2021. The ground investigation aims to assess the conditions for a proposed canal near Junction 13 of the M5 in England, requiring the completion of numerous trial pits and boreholes over an anticipated three-week timeline starting from 17th December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical and environmental services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive ground investigation work, including trial pits, borehole drilling, and laboratory testing, are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method enhances accessibility for both large firms and small and medium-sized enterprises, providing a valuable chance to engage with public-sector projects that may contribute to long-term growth and development in infrastructure services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stroud Canal Missing Mile - Ground Investigation

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) are seeking a supplier to undertake a ground investigation near Junction 13 of the M5 to characterise the ground and groundwater conditions along the proposed canal alignment for: * The construction of the canal and its associated structures * Reuse of the material excavated from the canal for construction of embankments. The ground investigation will comprise a series of trial pits and boreholes in four locations: along the alignment of the proposed canal, and at three existing bridges. The majority of these will be undertaken along the proposed canal, comprising 50 trial pits and 10 boreholes. The following three locations are where bridges are proposed, with two locations being comprised of one borehole each, and the final having two 3 trial pits, 1 borehole and 6 dynamic probes. Geotechnical and environmental sampling, in-situ and laboratory testing and the production of a factual report will be required. It is anticipated that two rigs will be required to complete the work in the proposed timescale of approximately 3 weeks with two engineers. The contractor shall provide a proposed programme of works and an indication of possible site work start date as part of their tender submission. The ground investigation contractor will be required to assume the role of Principal Contractor and associated responsibilities in accordance with the CDM 2015 regulations and to arrange traffic / pedestrian management (if required). The terms and conditions are the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract 2017 as amended in the terms and conditions provided as part of the tender documents. Full details are available here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=becaed1d-424e-ec11-810e-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f45f07e-2dbb-44dc-a046-bbef7ae9b9f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a7edb03-fae8-4a8d-9ebf-a41782eabd9d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2021 - 28 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mike McGowan
Contact Email
mike.mcgowan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1452328900

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

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